| Hogenakal Waterfall |
| About:Hogenakkal Falls or Hogenakal Falls is a waterfall in South India on the Kaveri (or Cauvery) River. It is located in the Dharmapuri district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu,about 180 km from Bangalore and 46 km from Dharmapuri town.It is sometimes referred to as the “Niagara of India”.With its fame for medicinal baths and hide boat rides, it is a major site of tourist attraction. Carbonatite rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and one of the oldest in the world.This is also the site of a proposed project to generate drinking water.. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Hogenakkal Falls,Dharmapuri ,Tamil Nadu |
| District: Dharmapuri District |
| Nearest City: Dharmapuri |
| Best time to visit: June to September. |
| Climate/Weather: |
| Hognakkal has a moderate climate with warm summer (March to May) with maximum temperature 34°C and a minimum temperature of 23°C. It has a pleasant winter (December to February) with a maximum temperature 27°C and a minimum of 13°C. Monsoon during June to August provides good rains and the river over flows in Hogenakkal. |
| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Bangalore, |
| Nearest Airport:Bangalore |
| Road Transport:Several taxis and buses ply from Bangalore to Hogenakkal. It is a two and a half hour drive to the falls. |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
Waterfall:
The Hogenakkal falls are not a single waterfalls but a series of falls with the whole spectacle spread over a kilometer, with two sections, half-a-kilometer each, in a curve joint. The majority of waterfalls are on the first section and the second section is a gorge which forms the downstream of all the waterfalls.There is a Viewpoint Tower from where you can see the whole topography. Well, this Viewpoint isn’t the best place for taking closer pictures. Take the coracle (round boat) to have a closer look of the falls.Near to the falls, you will find some small shops, where you can get some snacks, cold drinks and even beer & other alcoholic drinks. In fact, you will get some of these things in the coracle also!Body Massage:
You will get body massage here. Be cautious, as some of the massage guys here are not experts and in many cases not even trained in massaging. If you can speak tamil, it may help you to negotiate better and understand what kind of ayurvedic oil they are talking about. |
| Nearest Petrol Pump: |
| Petrol Pump Dharmapuri,Tamilnadu,India |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Ganeshan Lodge
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu- 09750065452Vedha Lodge
72, D.D. Road, Gugai, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu- 0427 2260675Gita Lodge
, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri, Tamil NaduSenthil lodge
, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri, Tamil NaduViswanath Lodge
, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri, Tamil NaduVishwa Lodge
Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Help Line/Phone Number: |
Police Station:Hasthampatti Police Station B7
Salem, Salem, Tamil NaduPallapati Police Station
Salem, Salem, Tamil NaduAmmapet Police Station
Salem, Salem, Tamil NaduSalem Town Police Station
Bazaar Street, Fort, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636001 – 0427 2267630Shevapet Police Station
Appu Chetty Street, Shevapet, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636002- 0427 2211601 |
Nearest Hospital:Vasan Eye Hospital
C.K.Srinivasa rao street, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri, Tamil NaduSupa Hospital
C.K.Srinivasa rao street, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri, Tamil NaduOm Sakthi Hospital
C.K.Srinivasa rao street, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri, Tamil NaduManimekalai Hospital
C.K.Srinivasa rao street, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri, Tamil NaduGovernment Hospital
NH 7, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri, Tamil NaduSri Priya Hospital
Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu |
